Valevue Lake Dam
Valevue Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Illinois, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Valevue Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Valevue Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Valevue Acre Association (private). It impounds the Snake Creek near Arenzville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Arenzville |
| River/Stream | Snake Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.79861, -90.22799 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VALEVUE ACRE ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01067 |
| Federal ID | IL01067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |